Course Updates
$550K INVESTED IN THE MOORE PARK GOLF DRIVING RANGE
Australia’s most popular driving range
will receive a $550k makeover, funded by
the Centennial Parklands. The outcome
will provide the community with a more
enjoyable, relaxed and entertaining
experience for all users.
Works will commence Tuesday 7th
October and will include:
• Extension of poles and range
netting on southern side of the range
• Outer field light globe replacement
• Painting works – roof, pillars, fixtures,
roller shutters
• Upgrade to all handrails and
security grills
• Grass replacement on front ection of
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the range (up to 50m)
• New outer field targets
In case you missed this…
In what is believed to be a world first in the golf industry, Moore Park
Golf has installed a giant LED screen on our driving range to provide a
host of new entertainment options to our visitors, members and
golfing enthusiasts.
The high definition screen will be used for a range of golfing coaching,
events, golf activity and entertainment, including:
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live large group golf tuition with real time camera feed of the golf
pro on the screen;
live demonstrations from golf equipment manufacturers;
screening of major sporting events;
social media interaction with capabilities for live tweets to be shown
on screen; and
ability to customise content for golf, corporate and coaching events.
The new addition to one of Australia’s best public golf courses is 6.6m
in height, and features a 22m2 screen, a custom-built protective net
and weighs 6.2 tonnes. It is secured by 2m long ground screws and will
screen at an HD 720P quality.
• Replacement of safety netting on
top/ middle levels
• Upgrade to range mats and the
introduction of 4 auto tee
ball dispensers
• Upgrade of ball reticulation system
• Easy access credit card payment
systems integrated in ball dispensers
on the range
• New furniture
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